is it possible.

looking at pictures of the z in both types it looks quite possible to do.

 

how hard would it be to make the back cover panels

 

that should get a few people thinking lol :hyper:

dont wanna piss anyone off with this but its like the tailgate tub at the z centre but with a removable canvas window ect

 

is it really that hard to explain

 

the pic is a quick drawing paul come on mate :(

 

LOL!! seriously mate - i dont think anyone is pissed off!! - do you know Nelson??? --> :nelson:

 

sorry but this is funny - keep it going :rofl:

 

i really am not sure what your trying to achieve?!!??!

ok not good at speed psp but here goes

 

the window at the back can be removed for that full convertable feel

but still retaining the targas so no need to cut and shut

any other thoughts on this probable to mod a tailgate tub

Just to give you some idea of cost bud, :x: i looked at converting a Ford Probe :x: I know but it was a good car at the time ;)

Did a lot of research for a few months and the total price came too...........£11k :shock:

A lot of work as said before would have been in the strengthening of the chassis, Brakes for the increased wieght of the car. For the price you would have to pay to do a Zed i would say you could buy 2 convertable Zeds.....;)

HTH.....:cool:

Just to give you some idea of cost bud, :x: i looked at converting a Ford Probe :x: I know but it was a good car at the time ;)

Did a lot of research for a few months and the total price came too...........£11k :shock:

A lot of work as said before would have been in the strengthening of the chassis, Brakes for the increased wieght of the car. For the price you would have to pay to do a Zed i would say you could buy 2 convertable Zeds.....;)

HTH.....:cool:

but what i am proposing just requires the removal of the tailgate NO cutting or strenghening required.

 

pic 1 real cabrio

pic 2 what im proposing i added the side windows cos thats whats left on a swb when tailgate removed

pic1 still with the t bar roof and glass panels no need to cut and shut the back canvas window can be removed when removing targas to give a full convertible feel.

 

all the cost involved is to fabricate a fibreglass copy of pic ones rear

and fabrication of rear screen

:D Good on ya fella for the idea :bow: have a word with Luke to see if any of this can be done to one of his Tail gate tubs...;)

Good luck bud think you going to need it and a few :duffer:'S

i looked at converting a Ford Probe :x: I know but it was a good car at the time ;)

 

LOL who told you that Matt :nelson: :rofl: :x: ;)

LOL who told you that Matt :nelson: :rofl: :x: ;)

 

 

Probably the Ford dealership! :rofl:

 

;)

:D Good on ya fella for the idea :bow: have a word with Luke to see if any of this can be done to one of his Tail gate tubs...;)

Good luck bud think you going to need it and a few :duffer:'S

 

but at least you can see (i think ) my logic with just removing the tailgate.

 

i have finally got my point across im going to get a beer now :duffer: :rofl:

Probably the Ford dealership! :rofl:

 

;)

 

 

 

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :bow:

 

Hope Mrs T Pot dont see this ;)

It's an interesting look, I'll give you that.

The sill structure of a T-bar will be completely different to the convertible.

The sill of a convertible is where it gets all it's strength and stiffness from.

eg. Micra sill steel thickness is about 1mm thick. The Micra C+C has a sill steel thickness of 2.3mm.

Standard A pillar will be completely different to the Z convertible A pillar.

Convertible A pillar will be significantly strengthened with very thick steel tubing running up its full length, from sill to top of roof.

The sill structure of a T-bar will be completely different to the convertible.

The sill of a convertible is where it gets all it's strength and stiffness from.

eg. Micra sill steel thickness is about 1mm thick. The Micra C+C has a sill steel thickness of 2.3mm.

Standard A pillar will be completely different to the Z convertible A pillar.

Convertible A pillar will be significantly strengthened with very thick steel tubing running up its full length, from sill to top of roof.

 

 

ok for the last time where in my idea is there strength lost? im only removing the tailgate nothing else

ok for the last time where in my idea is there strength lost? im only removing the tailgate nothing else

 

So, you don't want to convert a SWB to convertible.

You just want to swap the tailgate for a boot lid.

So, you don't want to convert a SWB to convertible.

You just want to swap the tailgate for a boot lid.

 

 

sort of did you have a look at the silver z pics bud thats the only real way to explain it its like the tailgate tub but instead of a solid vert window it can be canvas removable so theoretically its a convertable when the targas and canvas rear window removed. if that make sense

 

sorry to go on :(

sort of did you have a look at the silver z pics bud thats the only real way to explain it its like the tailgate tub but instead of a solid vert window it can be canvas removable so theoretically its a convertable when the targas and canvas rear window removed. if that make sense

 

sorry to go on :(

I reckon, if it was a true professional conversion, it might have a chance of looking half decent. However, if it was done on a budget or any corners were cut, I reckon it would be :hurl: :hurl: :hurl:

sort of did you have a look at the silver z pics bud thats the only real way to explain it its like the tailgate tub but instead of a solid vert window it can be canvas removable so theoretically its a convertable when the targas and canvas rear window removed. if that make sense

 

sorry to go on :(

I think you are getting there now, I kind of understand, personally wouldnt do all that but like others have said, its good to see someone thinking about doing something different.

Maybe you should edit your inital post at the head of the thread Gaz, kinda gives people the idea that you want to hack up your lovely zed and loose the chassis rigidity. :)

I reckon, if it was a true professional conversion, it might have a chance of looking half decent. However, if it was done on a budget or any corners were cut, I reckon it would be :hurl: :hurl: :hurl:

fair comment mate to be very honest i will never have the money or the balls to try it. just wanted to share and idea and see if people understand where i was coming from ect

 

cheers everyone for the comments ect sorry i got a bit passionate about the design :rofl: :rofl:

sorry i got a bit passionate about the design :rofl: :rofl:

 

Yeah, it certainly showed in your PSP!! :rofl: ;)

Yeah, it certainly showed in your PSP!! :rofl: ;)

:rofl: :rofl: the quickest and most dodgy psp i have done so far :D

Probably the Ford dealership! :rofl:

 

;)

 

Nope was me bud, as has been said before we have all had other cars ;) and this one got to 206 Wheel BHP :cool: but wanted more so got me a Zed :bow:

http://groups.msn.com/mattsmotor/carnow.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=125

I actually don't mind them. The 16v is a bit of a waste of space, but the Duratec 24v isn't a bad motor. Quite like the Cougar.

 

I've had loads of Vauxhalls, so I'm one who shouldn't be sneering!!

 

:)

I actually don't mind them. The 16v is a bit of a waste of space, but the Duratec 24v isn't a bad motor.

I've had loads of Vauxhalls, so I'm one who shouldn't be sneering!!

 

:)

The Engine in the Probe is off a Mazda 626 fella, not a ford engine....;););)

But do know what you mean....:cool:

I always thought the Mazda used the Ford engine. The entire car is based on the MX-6...or vice-versa